Yann Martel Quotes

Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us.

When the darkness comes, keep an eye on the light - whatever that is for you - no matter how far away it seems.

The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.

When walking through the 'valley of shadows,' remember, a shadow is cast by a Light.

Who can love to walk in the dark? But providence doth often so dispose.

The sun is gone, but I have a light.

I like to write about the moment of light in the hour of darkness.

The flame of the diya, or lamp, reminds us that light will ultimately triumph over darkness.

Don't fear the darkness if you carry the light within.

Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light.

Remember that in a hall of perfect darkness, totally dark, if you light one small candle, its light will be seen from afar; its precious light will be seen by everyone.

Let thy light shine, then, in dark places.

The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.

There is a light within each person, and it lights up the whole universe. If it does not shine, there is darkness.

Turn to the light. Don't fear the shadow it creates.

Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.

Let us not curse the darkness. Let us kindle little lights.

I am in the world feeling my way to light 'amid the encircling gloom.'

In the total darkness, poetry is still there, and it is there for you.

My goal would be trying to bring some light to the world, which is often a dark and violent place.

In a World where people are surrounded by darkness, ignorance and fear, it is a sign of hope to be celebrating Islam's message of peace and light, and the last great Messenger, born and chosen to deliver them to all mankind.

People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.

To him that waits all things reveal themselves, provided that he has the courage not to deny, in the darkness, what he has seen in the light.

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.